MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
12,681 km
7,880 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,681 km
7,880 mi / 6,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MBQ STL
Airport Name Mbarara Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code MBQ STL
ICAO Code HUMA KSTL
City Mbarara St Louis
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 4,600 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -0.560000, 30.600000 38.750000, -90.370000

Mbarara (MBQ) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,681 kilometers (7,880 miles / 6,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Mbarara, it's 19:35 in St Louis. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,983 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Mbarara Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Mbarara (MBQ) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mbarara Airport (MBQ) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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